Gravity & Solar System Flashcard

Front

What force is responsible for keeping the planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

What factors influence the gravitational attraction between two objects?

Back

Mass and Distance

Front

Who is recognized for formulating the universal law of gravitation?

Back

Newton

Front

What is the nature of gravitational force?

Back

It always attracts objects to each other

Front

What object is the gravitational center of our solar system?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the main composition of a star?

Back

Hot and dense gases

Front

Which planet is known for its extreme axial tilt and is classified as an ice giant?

Back

Uranus

Front

Which planet is known for its reddish appearance and frequent dust storms?

Back

Mars

Front

Which planet is known for having a single natural satellite, abundant water, and diverse forms of life?

Back

Earth

Front

Which planet is known for having the coldest average temperature and the longest orbital period around the Sun? Options: Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Earth, Venus

Back

Neptune